NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 1999

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

CARY -- The Town of Cary’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources department is seeking nominations for outstanding volunteers of the year. Seven awards categories touch all aspects of PRCR, including athletics, cultural arts, the environment, youth, and seniors. There is also an overall award for outstanding volunteerism. The awards will be presented at the 4th Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet to be held this year on February 15, 2000, at the Cary Community Center.

Cary PRCR Volunteer Awards will be given in several categories:

• The Don Smith Award - recognizes a volunteer in the Town's athletics programs who demonstrates leadership as well as promotes skill development, sportsmanship, participation and fun;
• The Distinguished New Coach Award - recognizes a person who has coached less than 5 years with the Town of Cary and who demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with players, parents, and staff; brings in new ideas; and promotes the Athletics Division philosophy;
• The Teen Award - given to a deserving member of Cary's Teen Council who demonstrates leadership and a strong interest in community service;
• The Cultural Arts Award - presented to an individual who lends leadership and support to all aspects of the Town's arts programs, including literary, performance, and visual arts;
• The Senior Award -presented to one with a strong interest and participation in senior activities.
• The Environmental & Trails Award - recognizes leadership and effectiveness in advocating environmental conservation as well as the improvement and development of the Town's greenways, trails, and open spaces;
• The Herb Young Award - given to a volunteer with overall outstanding service, leadership, and support for and of the staff and programs of Cary's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department.

If you know of a deserving person who has volunteered with the Town of Cary's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and would like to nominate him or her for one of these awards, please call 469-4061. Volunteer Awards Nomination Forms are available at the Administration office of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources on James Jackson Road as well as on the Town of Cary's website at www.townofcary.org. All nomination forms must be received by Friday, January 14, 2000.

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